Summary:

The Graphic Communications program is for junior and senior students who are interested in entering the photography, multimedia, printing and advertising industries.
Students will learn skills in layout and design with the latest software for digital illustration, photo imaging, digital photography, web design and publishing.
Through project development, students will discover and design for the promotional world of advertising and marketing.
After students experience multiple areas within the graphic communication field, they will choose their favorite area to focus on and master in their senior year.

Objectives:
- Understanding of the multifaceted industry of graphic communications, including fundamental skills in its various fields.
- Learn the latest design software to achieve acceptable standards of work in the graphic design industry.
- To apply traditional methods and digital technology in creative expression.
- To utilize and understand production procedures in the print industry.
- Gain hands on, industry specific experiences in producing graphic communications projects from start to finish.
- Introduction of various forms of print including web, mobile and print.
- Explore creativity and technology of graphic communications through various media including current industry software.

Orleans/Niagara BOCES

Graphic Communications